Sharks hope this story has purr-fect ending

Looking to find new home for good-luck charm 'Jo Paw-velski'

Sharks let black cat on ice

NSH@SJS, Gm1: Sharks bring black cat to Game 1

R2, Gm1: A black cat runs past the bench, hoping the Sharks can turn fortune in their favor before Game 1

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Black cats often are synonymous with bad fortune, but the San Jose Sharks are treating the feline who walked on the ice Friday before Game 1 of their Western Conference First Round series against the Nashville Predators as a lucky charm.

The Sharks are trying to find a home for the cat they have named "Jo Paw-velski" as she recovers from her moment on the ice. In the meantime, she has become a social media sensation.

The team Photoshopped the cat alongside defenseman Brent Burns as he boarded the team flight to Nashville for Game 3 on Tuesday. It was one of many social media posts featuring the cat.

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